Dental bonding is a procedure that uses composite resin to repair smiles in only one visit, offering improvement for multiple esthetic problems. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist explains how we use dental bonding to repair your teeth in one visit, and what issues we can correct. We’re ready to help transform your smile in only one visit.
The Dental Bonding Procedure
How does the bonding procedure work? We start with a local anesthesia to ensure you feel comfortable through the procedure. Next, we remove any decay and clean the tooth. We may also etch the surface as well. The bonding material is then created, a mixture of glass and acrylic-like particles known as composite resin. Metal-free, this material can also be shaded to blend with the rest of your tooth. We apply the material in several layers. As it cures under a light, we shape and mold the tooth. The entire process only takes one visit to complete, so you leave with an improved smile the same day!
Cosmetic Benefits
The material could be used to mask permanent teeth stains, the kind that form beneath the enamel and may not respond to traditional whitening measures. Our team could also close unsightly gaps and black triangle spaces between your teeth, and add length to the ones worn down as a result of bruxism. If you have misshapen teeth, we can correct this in one sitting. The procedure has also been used to repair minor chips, improving esthetics and also limiting the risk of tooth decay and infection following injury.
Contouring Your Teeth
In the same visit, we could also contour your teeth. Instead of adding any materials to the tooth, our team will instead gently sand and buff the outer structure. The procedure addresses very minor issues with the shape of the tooth. For example, we improve the esthetics of a very minor chip. We could also reshape overly large or malformed teeth, and correct sharp, pointed, or jagged portions of a tooth. If you have rough patches, grooves, or pits, we can smooth these out.
A Smile Makeover
To create a smile makeover, our team could combine the treatments discussed above with other cosmetic treatments, such as professional teeth whitening, clear aligners, or even porcelain veneers. Even if you have multiple issues with the appearance of your smile, we could offer a makeover in as little as two visits in some cases. If you have any questions, give us a call!
Talk To Your Allen, TX Dentist About Cosmetic Treatment
Our team wants to help you obtain a beautiful new smile with a single treatment option. To find out more about how we repair and restore smiles in one visit, then contact your Allen, TX, dentist, Dr. Torrens-Parker, by calling 469-342-6644.
